This section acts as a centralised repository for company information and resources relating to mobile network operators across the globe. To be listed in this section a mobile network operator must operate a physical 4G or 5G mobile network and frequencies listed depict those which the company holds spectrum licences or access rights to.

Statistics on network and band deployment are calculated by our database live and may change without notice.

Many regions across the globe have self-declared independent states, autonomous governing regions, and other partially recognised territorial claims. Mobile networks also operate and serve communities in illegally occupied territories and conflict zones. In the interest of neutrality the database lists all regions where an operator has constructed a network, regardless of political status, as we believe to omit information about services those areas may put its residents at further disadvantage.

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What is a Mobile Network

A Mobile Network is a system that allows users to communicate wirelessly over large geographical areas by using a series of interconnected base stations. Each base station contains large transmitters and receivers which facilitate communication between user devices. Modern day Mobile Networks can be thought of as enormous wireless internet connections, similar in many ways to a simple WiFi modem but on a much grander scale.

Mobile Network Operators (MNO's) are companies who have built and operate their own network infrastructure. This is contrasted to Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), which are far greater in numbers, who rebrand and sell access to another company's network.

Each MNO operates one or more frequencies called carriers which, not surprisingly, are used 'carry' data through the air. Data are encoded onto a carrier frequency according to a common standard, such as 3G, 4G, or 5G. Each standard details the digital techniques used to encode the data and the antenna techniques used to transmit the carrier, along with detailing how multiple carriers can be operated together to provide greater speed.

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Airtel Niger, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, an Indian telecommunications company, has a significant presence in Niger's telecommunications sector. The company was established in Niger in 2011 through the acquisition of Celtel, which was later rebranded as Zain. Airtel Niger has grown to become a major player in the Nigerien mobile market, offering a range of mobile voice and data services, including prepaid and postpaid plans, 2G, 3G, and 4G services. As of 2018, Airtel Niger held a dominant market share of 47%, with over 4 million subscribers. The company's operations have been marked by a...
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Airtel Networks Limited, commonly known as Airtel Nigeria, is a prominent mobile network operator in the country. The company was established in 2001 as Econet Nigeria and was the first to launch commercial GSM services in Nigeria. The company underwent several changes in ownership and branding, with Vodacom and Vee Networks taking over in 2004, followed by Celtel in 2006. In 2008, Zain Group acquired all Celtel International's shares, leading to a rebranding of Celtel Africa's operations to Zain. In 2010, Bharti Airtel, the parent company, concluded the acquisition of Zain Group's Africa...
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Airtel Rwanda, a telecommunications company operating in Rwanda, is a subsidiary of Airtel Africa. Airtel Africa is a multinational company providing telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 countries in Africa and is majority-owned by the Indian telecommunications giant Bharti Airtel. Airtel Rwanda was established after Bharti Airtel was granted a mobile services operating license by the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency in September 2011. The company launched its services in Rwanda on 30 March 2012. In December 2017, Airtel Rwanda acquired Tigo Rwanda, a competitor in the...
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Airtel Seychelles, previously known as Seychelles Telecom, is a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, a multinational telecommunications company based in India. Bharti Airtel acquired a 100% stake in Telecom Seychelles in August 2010, expanding its global presence to 19 countries. Established in 1998, Telecom Seychelles provided services including 3G, fixed line, ship-to-shore services, satellite telephony, and various value-added services like VSAT and gateways for international traffic across Seychelles. The acquisition saw Bharti Airtel investing US$10 million in its fixed and mobile telecoms...
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Airtel Tanzania Limited is a mobile network operator in Tanzania, and a subsidiary of Airtel Africa which is part of Bharti Airtel of India. The company was born out of the partial privatisation of the Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited (TTCL) on 23 February 2001. The privatisation saw Celtel International, then known as MSI, and Detecon from Germany, acquire a 35% share from the Tanzanian Government. This consortium took over the board and management control of TTCL, effectively making it an autonomous company. In November 2001, Celtel Tanzania was licensed as a mobile operator...
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Airtel Uganda, a prominent telecommunications provider in Uganda, has undergone several transformations since its inception. The company was originally founded in 1995 as Celtel Uganda, marking the establishment of the first mobile telephone company in the country. In July 2007, Celtel Uganda rebranded to Zain Uganda. By 2010, Bharti Airtel acquired a majority stake in the business, leading to another rebranding to Airtel Uganda. In 2013, Airtel Uganda further solidified its market position by acquiring the assets and subscribers of Warid Telecom, becoming the second-largest mobile network...
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Airtel Zambia is a telecommunications company operating in Zambia. Founded in 1998 as Celtel Zambia Plc, the company is owned by Bharti Airtel Zambia Holdings BV (BAZHBV) which in 2018 held 96.36% control of the shares, with the remaining 3.64% are owned by public investors through the Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE). Celtel rebranded to Zain Zambia in August that same year, following the acquisition of Celtel International by Zain Group. 

It is a subsidiary of Airtel Africa plc, an Indian multinational company that provides telecommunications and mobile money services in 14 countries in Africa...

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Bharti Airtel, commonly known as Airtel, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in India. It was incorporated on July 7, 1995, initially under the name Bharti Cellular Limited, before adopting its current name. The company has expanded its services globally, operating in 17 South Asian and African countries. Airtel is recognised as one of the top three mobile operators worldwide and the largest integrated communications solutions provider in India. It offers a diverse range of services, including high-speed broadband, digital payments, and enterprise solutions. Airtel's journey...

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Airtel Sri Lanka, formerly known as Bharti Airtel Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, was the Sri Lankan subsidiary of the Indian multinational telecommunications company Bharti Airtel. The company was awarded a mobile phone operator license in 2006 and commenced commercial operations on January 12, 2009. Airtel Sri Lanka operated under the license granted in accordance with the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act No. 25 of 1991 and was registered under the Board of Investment Sri Lanka. The company provided digital mobile services, including voice telephony, voicemail, data services, and GSM-based services. As of...
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Airtel-Vodafone Limited is a mobile network operator based in Jersey and Guernsey, Channel Islands. It was established as a joint venture between Bharti Airtel and Vodafone. The company first commenced operations in Jersey in June 2007 and later expanded to Guernsey in March 2008. The corporate ownership of Airtel-Vodafone is shared between Bharti Airtel, an Indian multinational telecommunications services company, and Vodafone, a British multinational telecommunications company. The company is regulated by the Channel Islands Competition and Regulatory Authorities.
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Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS) is the largest GSM mobile phone operator in Thailand. The company was established in April 1985, initially as a computer rental business. It transitioned to the telecommunications sector in October 1990, launching analog 900 MHz mobile phone services under a 20-year monopoly concession from the Telephone Organization of Thailand (TOT). AIS was also the first company permitted to operate on the GSM-900 frequency. The company became publicly listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on 5 November 1991. AIS is currently under the control of...
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Alfa is a prominent telecommunications company operating in Lebanon. Established in 1994, it is managed by Orascom Telecom Media and Technology (OTMT), under the auspices of the Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunications. OTMT is a major player in the telecommunications industry, headquartered in Egypt and operating in several countries across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Alfa's services cover the entirety of Lebanon, providing a wide range of telecommunications solutions to cater to the diverse needs of its customers.
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Algar Telecom is a Brazilian telecommunications company, currently operating in multiple states including Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, São Paulo, and the Federal District. The company was founded as Companhia Telefônica da Borda do Campo (CTBC) on February 15, 1954, by Alexandrino Garcia in Uberlândia, State of Minas Gerais. Garcia acquired Companhia Telefônica Teixeirinha to start his venture in the telephony industry. The company initially focused on the rural regions of Central Brazil, later expanding to other regions...
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ALIV, also known as BeAliv Limited, is a telecommunications provider based in the Bahamas. Established in 2016, it is the newest mobile network operator in the region. The company is a subsidiary of Cable Bahamas Ltd., a leading telecommunications and cable television provider in the Bahamas. Ownership of ALIV is shared between Cable Bahamas Ltd., holding a majority stake, and the Government of the Bahamas, maintaining a minority interest. This joint venture was formed to diversify the telecommunications market in the Bahamas and provide a competitive alternative to the existing service...
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Almadar Aljadeed is a Libyan telecommunications network, providing services to the Libyan market. The company was established in 1985, making it one of the first telecommunications providers in the country. The ownership of Almadar Aljadeed is held by the Libyan Post Telecommunications & Information Technology Company (LPTIC), a holding company formed in 2005. LPTIC, as the parent company, holds the ownership of major communications companies in Libya. Almadar Aljadeed, as a subsidiary, operates independently within its specific market.
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